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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.37, 966.65 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.37, 966.65 and 336.26 is: 504.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.37 : 966.65 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.37/966.65 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.37x = 966.65 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.37x = 325,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,039.21/644.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.43

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